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Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the
following pages first and you may not need to call for
service.
Not draining
Not spinning
Not tumbling
Leaking water
Clothes too wet
Possible
Cause
What
To Do
Load is out of balance
Pump clogged
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may be
clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain
hose pushed too far down the
drain
Door gasket is damaged
Check back left of washer
for water
Fill hoses or drain hose is
improperly connected
Household drain may be
clogged
Dispenser
clogged
Incorrect use of detergent
Dispenser box cracked
Load is out of balance
Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light
items.
. See page 15 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
. Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
. Check to see if gasket is seated and not torn. Objects left in pockets
may cause damage to the washer (nails, screws, pens, pencils)
. Water may drip from the door when the door is opened. This is a
normal operation.
. Carefully wipe off rubber door seal. Sometimes dirt or clothing is left
in this seal and can cause a small leak
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Pump clogged
Overloading
Drain hose is kinked or
improperly connected
Household drain may be
clogged
Drain hose siphoning; drain
.
hose pushed too far down the
drain
If this area is wet, you have oversudsing condition. Use less
detergent.
Make sure hose connections are tight at washer and faucets and
make sure end of drain hose is correctly inserted in and secured to
drain facility.
Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
Powder soap may cause clogs inside the dispenser and cause water
to leak out the front of the dispenser. Remove drawer and clean
both drawer and inside of dispenser box. Please refer to Cleaning the
Washer section.
Use only HEand correct amount of detergent.
If new installation, check for crack on inside of dispenser box.
Redistribute clothes and run drain & spin or rinse & spin.
Increase load size if washing small load containing heavy and light
items.
The machine will slow the spin speed down to zd0 rpm if it has a hard
time balancing the load. This speed is normal.
See page 15 on how to clean the Pump Filter.
The dry weight of the load should be less then 16 Ibs.
Straighten drain hose and make sure washer is not sitting on it.
Check household plumbing. You may need to call a plumber.
Ensure there is an air gap between hose and drain.
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